# VS Code extensions for Python

Won't waste your time and will just jump to the list of Visual Studio Code Extensions that I would recommend if you are a :snake: Python developer.

## 1.<a name="python-extension"></a> [Python](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ms-python.python)
This will be the first and most important extension that I would recommend. It is all in one power packed extension for Python. It includes rich features like IntelliSense, Linting, Code formatting, Debugging, Testing, Jupyter Notebooks, Environments, and Refactoring.

![Python extension GIF](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1627142362344/JIFBTf4I5.gif)

## 2. [autoDocstring](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=njpwerner.autodocstring)
We all know how important it is to comment and document your code. This extension will: 
- Quickly generates a docstring snippet that can be tabbed through.
- Choose between several different types of docstring formats.
- Infers parameter types through pep484 type hints, default values, and var names.
- Support for args, kwargs, decorators, errors, and parameter types.

![auto-docstring extension GIF](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1627142364474/0ioWJcO1O.gif)

## 3. [Python Test Explorer](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=LittleFoxTeam.vscode-python-test-adapter)
Yes, I know the [Python](#python-extension) extension already does this so why install another one? Well, this includes features like:
- Showing a Test Explorer in the Test view in VS Code's sidebar with all detected tests and suites and their state.
- Showing a failed test's log when the test is selected in the explorer.
- Supporting multi-root workspaces.
- Supporting Unittest and Pytest test frameworks.

![Python Test Explorer extension image](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1627142366477/RB6bduw1p.png)

## 4. [AREPL](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=almenon.arepl)
This extension is a real-time Python scratchpad. It may not sound like a great deal at first but believe me, if you’re doing any sort of exploratory work then this thing can come handy.

![AREPL extension GIF](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1627142368460/kfHqqnFmF.gif)

I know there are many more extensions available in the [Market Place](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/). Please let me know your favorite Python extensions for VS Code in the comments.

Thanks for giving your precious time and reading this.